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Ukrainian Forces Down Russian Su-34 Amid Escalating Attacks
9/25/2025
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- Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-34 in Zaporizhzhia on September 25, 2025 during a guided-bomb attack.
- The incident occurred around 4 a.m. local time, per Ukraine's Air Force.
- Kyiv says attacks are intensifying and could escalate as winter approaches.
- The Su-34 fuels Russia's bombing campaigns and relies on foreign electronics; Russia has lost 38 of 163 Su-34s.
